Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri killed in drone strike, Biden says
"Now, justice has been delivered," President Biden said Monday night. "And this terrorist leader is no more."
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FBI agent describes the hunt for slain Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri
President Biden announced a U.S. drone strike has killed Osama Bin Laden's right hand man, Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri . Sara Donchey talked with an FBI agent who spent years chasing him.
San Francisco CEO Among 21 Dead In Kenya Terror Attack
Jason Spindler, the CEO of tech investment firm iDev in San Francisco, was killed in the terror attack in Nairobi, Kenya on Tuesday
Man Accused Of Plotting Terror Attack On July 4th Parade In Cleveland
A Cleveland man was arrested after allegedly making plans for a terrorist attack on the city's downtown July 4th parade with an undercover agent, authorities said Monday morning.
Twitter Takes Down Al-Jazeera Arabic Temporarily
Social media platform Twitter briefly suspended the account of Al-Jazeera Arabic amid a wider diplomatic dispute between Qatar and Arab nations.
Rep. Barbara Lee Slams Obama's Decision To Keep 8.4K Troops In Afghanistan
Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) criticized the White House decision to keep 8,400 U.S. military troops in Afghanistan through the end of the year.
Al Qaeda Says It Killed Gay Activist, Friend In Bangladesh
The Bangladeshi branch of al-Qaida claimed responsibility Tuesday for the killing of a gay rights activist and his friend, undermining the prime minister's insistence just hours earlier that her political opponents were to blame.
Bail Denied For Fremont Man Accused Of Trying To Join Al-Qaeda
A Fremont man suspected of attempting to travel to Syria to join a branch of Al-Qaeda was denied bail by a federal judge Tuesday.
Fremont Man Accused Of Trying To Join Al Qaeda Branch In Syria
A Fremont man appeared in federal court Thursday morning on charges that he tried to travel to Syria and join a branch of Al-Qaeda there.
Khorasan Emerges As Newest Terror Group; Al Qaeda Affiliate Deemed 'Imminent Threat' To U.S.
News of airstrikes by the U.S. and five Arab countries on Islamic State targets inside Syria also included word of a separate action by the U.S. against a group whose name has not been dominating headlines as has ISIS - the jihadist group known as Khorasan.
San Francisco International Airport Photo In al-Qaida Magazine Raises Terrorism Concerns
A picture of San Francisco International Airport has been prominently placed in a propaganda magazine published by Al Qaeda. Meanwhile, the FBI insists there is no specific threat to the Bay Area.
Central Valley College Student Arrested In Plot To Fight With Islamic Extremists In Syria
A California man who spoke of wanting to bomb the Los Angeles subway system was arrested near the Canadian border in Washington state and charged with attempting to travel to Syria to fight alongside Islamic extremists, federal prosecutors said Monday.
UC Berkeley Grad Recovers From Terrorist Attack In Kenya
A University of California at Berkeley graduate was one of about 175 people injured in a deadly terrorist attack at a shopping mall in Nairobi, Kenya over the weekend.
Opinion: A Few Brave Newspapers Endorse Romney Fighting Tide Of Liberal Press
The newspapers that are not endorsing President Barack Obama are extremely brave. They are to be positively recognized for their courage to stand up against the onslaught of the liberal media which refuses to speak in the best interest of the country as the presidential election nears.
Opinion: Crowley's Obama Favoritism Completely Discredits Her As A Journalist
There were so many blatant signs of Obama-favored bias displayed by CNN political correspondent Candy Crowley that one scarcely knows where to begin. She caused the difference between Romney's huge win in the first debate and his extremely narrow win in the second.
CBS Local Presidential Forum Romney/Obama: Exchange Barbs Over Obamacare Vs. Romneycare
Obamacare and Romneycare are so associated with President Barack Obama and former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney that each took time to field a question about their namesake plan and health care in the CBS Local Presidential Forum.
Opinion: Why Did The White House Take So Long To Admit Libya Attack Was Terrorism?
With Americans watching the nearing of the date September 11, 2012 on the calendar for weeks – if not months – and dreading the stark reality that something disastrous may happen to innocent Americans again, the president and his political cronies refused to believe what happened.
Opinion: Obama's Security Breach In Libya Is Ignored By American Media
As the liberal American press and ultra-liberal bloggers inundate the Internet and newsprints with criticisms of what Mitt Romney, the GOP presidential challenger to President Barack Obama, said about Obama during the Libyan attacks and murders, throngs of foreign press and few American outlets tell the real story involved with the White House's role in the incidents that we now know could have been prevented.
Opinion: We Are Better Off Than We Were Four Years Ago
Tonight, when Vice President Biden and President Obama address the country the question before them is an obvious one: are we better off than we were four years ago? The answer is equally obvious: YES!
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KCBS In Depth: Post 9/11 Failures
An interview with former senator Russ Feingold on some of the mistakes the U.S. has made since 9/11.
San Rafael Man's Long Road Back After Losing Pregnant Wife On 9/11
For years, Jack Grandcolas struggled to regain a sense of control over his life after his wife and unborn child perished aboard United Airlines Flight 93 on September 11, 2001.
Homeland Security Warns Airports Against New Al Qaeda Threat
The Department of Homeland Security and the FBI have issued a new warning of vigilance to airports that al-Qaeda might be looking to load smaller airplanes with explosives, but don't have specific threats.
Boxer In SF Calls For Major Afghanistan Troop Reduction
The 100,000 U.S. troops now stationed in Afghanistan should be trimmed to 10,000 to 25,000 within the next 18 months, Sen. Barbara Boxer said Friday.
Bay Area Coast Guard Not Surprised Bin Laden Planned To Target Oil Tankers
Revelations that Osama bin Laden considered hijacking and blowing up U.S. oil tankers in order to provoke an "extreme economic crisis" came as no surprise to the Coast Guard in the Bay Area.
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Frederick Woods, convicted in 1976 Chowchilla school bus kidnapping, to be paroled
The last of three men convicted of hijacking a school bus full of California children for an attempted $5 million ransom in 1976 in what a prosecutor called "the largest mass kidnapping in U.S. history" is being released by the state's parole board.
Residential burglar alarm leads to Santa Rosa bust for 5+ pounds of cocaine, firearms
A search for a burglary suspect after an alarm at a Santa Rosa residence was triggered Tuesday led police to arrest the homeowner when a large cache of cocaine, cash and firearms was found.
Big rig pile-up shuts down Highway 680 in Pacheco area
A crash involving a big rig and several other vehicles during Wednesday's morning commute forced all southbound lanes of Highway 680 in Martinez to be shut down.
Defiant San Jose church will not have to pay $200,000 in COVID fines
A San Jose church that defied safety regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic by holding large religious services won't have to pay about $200,000 in fines.
Multiple lightning strikes in Santa Cruz Mountains; Cal Fire crews on alert
Cal Fire teams were in the Santa Cruz Mountains late Wednesday morning, checking for possible brush fires after numerous lightning strikes were recorded in the tinder-dry timberland.
Cooling centers open in parts of the Bay Area
High heat advisories and excessive heat warnings will be in effect for inland parts of the Bay Area Tuesday, prompting some local agencies to set up cooling centers to help residents beat the heat.
Britney Spears ex-husband facing felony charges in Napa County
Jason Alexander, the ex-husband of pop-star Britney Spears, was scheduled to make a court appearance in Napa County Wednesday after his arrest on grand theft and receiving of stolen property charges dating back to 2015.
Lamborghini revs up for Monterey Car week
Monterey Car week is back in full force this year, which means there will be no shortage of showstopping supercars to admire and potentially buy.
Former Fresno Congressman T.J. Cox arrested on fraud, money laundering charges
A former U.S. congressman from central California was arrested Tuesday by federal agents on wire fraud, money laundering, and campaign contribution fraud charges stemming from "multiple fraud schemes," federal prosecutors said.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Man shot, killed at apartment complex near Contra Costa College
Police were investigating a fatal shooting at an apartment complex near Contra Costa College.
Police, adults, youth in San Francisco's Hunters Point bond on the softball field
Officers were at Gilman Playground in San Francisco's Hunters Point neighborhood on a different kind of call on Tuesday. They were there to support and participate in a new program, "Batter Up, Guns Down."
Buying or selling in this real estate market? One South Bay woman is doing both
In the rough-and-tumble Bay Area real estate market, buying or selling a home is already tough enough. One woman is attempting both at the same time.
Fire crews remain vigilant due to threat of dry lightning
Fire crews were to remain on the clock throughout the night to keep an eye on the possibility of dry lightning.
Cache of illegal weapons, drugs allegedly found at home of Pittsburg shoplifting suspect
Investigators in Pittsburg found an arsenal of illegal guns and drugs at home of a suspected shoplifter.
Los Bueyes Fire burns at least 261 acres in Monterey County at Fort Hunter Liggett
A wildfire was burning on the grounds of Fort Hunter Liggett army base in Monterey County Thursday.
New school year brings new challenges as many lag behind from COVID
A new, in-person school year is underway in Oakland, and for parents and teachers alike, that means a chance for kids to catch up on learning time lost during COVID.
Hot weather prompts state ISO to issue Flex Alert for Wednesday
Hot weather and high energy demand in California has prompted a statewide Flex Alert for Wednesday afternoon and evening, according to officials.
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Frederick Woods, convicted in 1976 Chowchilla school bus kidnapping, to be paroled
The last of three men convicted of hijacking a school bus full of California children for an attempted $5 million ransom in 1976 in what a prosecutor called "the largest mass kidnapping in U.S. history" is being released by the state's parole board.
Residential burglar alarm leads to Santa Rosa bust for 5+ pounds of cocaine, firearms
A search for a burglary suspect after an alarm at a Santa Rosa residence was triggered Tuesday led police to arrest the homeowner when a large cache of cocaine, cash and firearms was found.
Big rig pile-up shuts down Highway 680 in Pacheco area
A crash involving a big rig and several other vehicles during Wednesday's morning commute forced all southbound lanes of Highway 680 in Martinez to be shut down.
Defiant San Jose church will not have to pay $200,000 in COVID fines
A San Jose church that defied safety regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic by holding large religious services won't have to pay about $200,000 in fines.
Multiple lightning strikes in Santa Cruz Mountains; Cal Fire crews on alert
Cal Fire teams were in the Santa Cruz Mountains late Wednesday morning, checking for possible brush fires after numerous lightning strikes were recorded in the tinder-dry timberland.
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Police, adults, youth in San Francisco's Hunters Point bond on the softball field
Officers were at Gilman Playground in San Francisco's Hunters Point neighborhood on a different kind of call on Tuesday. They were there to support and participate in a new program, "Batter Up, Guns Down."
Mission artists struggle to find new workspace in pricey San Francisco
A group of Mission District artists is forced to leave their creative workspace because it is up for sale. They now are grappling with a real estate market better suited to moguls than artists..
Woman assaulted while walking along Geary Blvd. in San Francisco
A woman walking along Geary Boulevard in San Francisco's Richmond District was assaulted in a random attack, police said Tuesday.
Fire burns home in San Francisco Excelsior District
A fire burned at a home in San Francisco's Excelsior District Tuesday afternoon, the fire department said.
2 guilty in deadly San Francisco 2019 Fillmore Heritage Center gang shooting
Two members of San Francisco's notorious Mac Block gang have been found guilty by a federal jury in the 2019 Fillmore Heritage Center shooting that left a man dead and several bystanders wounded.
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Big rig pile-up shuts down Highway 680 in Pacheco area
A crash involving a big rig and several other vehicles during Wednesday's morning commute forced all southbound lanes of Highway 680 in Martinez to be shut down.
Man shot, killed at apartment complex near Contra Costa College
Police were investigating a fatal shooting at an apartment complex near Contra Costa College.
Fire crews remain vigilant due to threat of dry lightning
Fire crews were to remain on the clock throughout the night to keep an eye on the possibility of dry lightning.
Cache of illegal weapons, drugs allegedly found at home of Pittsburg shoplifting suspect
Investigators in Pittsburg found an arsenal of illegal guns and drugs at home of a suspected shoplifter.
New school year brings new challenges as many lag behind from COVID
A new, in-person school year is underway in Oakland, and for parents and teachers alike, that means a chance for kids to catch up on learning time lost during COVID.
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Defiant San Jose church will not have to pay $200,000 in COVID fines
A San Jose church that defied safety regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic by holding large religious services won't have to pay about $200,000 in fines.
Buying or selling in this real estate market? One South Bay woman is doing both
In the rough-and-tumble Bay Area real estate market, buying or selling a home is already tough enough. One woman is attempting both at the same time.
San Jose family's food truck business braves brutal heat conditions
As the Bay Area baked in the hot, summer sun Tuesday, some residents were working hard out in the dangerous heat.
Los Bueyes Fire burns at least 261 acres in Monterey County at Fort Hunter Liggett
A wildfire was burning on the grounds of Fort Hunter Liggett army base in Monterey County Thursday.
San Jose home at dangerous intersection has been rammed by cars '23 times'
A homeowner who has lived at the same intersection in East San Jose for decades says cars have crashed onto his property at least 23 times. After all this time, he's still waiting for help from local officials to try and make the street in front of him less dangerous.
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Residential burglar alarm leads to Santa Rosa bust for 5+ pounds of cocaine, firearms
A search for a burglary suspect after an alarm at a Santa Rosa residence was triggered Tuesday led police to arrest the homeowner when a large cache of cocaine, cash and firearms was found.
Britney Spears ex-husband facing felony charges in Napa County
Jason Alexander, the ex-husband of pop-star Britney Spears, was scheduled to make a court appearance in Napa County Wednesday after his arrest on grand theft and receiving of stolen property charges dating back to 2015.
Ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes left bloodied by Marin Highlands coyote attack
Well known Bay Area ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes says he's recovering from a coyote attack while he was running in the Marin Highlands.
New study identifies segregated neighborhoods throughout Bay Area
A new report by the Bay Area Equity Atlas says 10 percent of the region's census tracts are segregated "areas of white wealth."
Driver may have suffered fatal medical emergency in Dixon I-80 crash
A 49-year-old Roseville man died after a solo-vehicle crash on westbound Interstate Highway 80 in Dixon early Tuesday morning and investigators believe the death may have been a result of a medical emergency rather than injuries suffered in the crash, a California Highway Patrol spokesman said.
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Crawford's HR with 2 outs in 9th lifts Giants past D-backs, 2-1
The Giants came back to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win and eighth in 10 games.
Andrus homer, Langeliers double, lead A's past Rangers, 5-1
The Oakland Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-1 on Tuesday night, ending a nine-game losing streak.
Oakland A's cut fan favorite Stephen Piscotty to make way for rookie prospect
The Oakland Athletics released veteran outfielder Stephen Piscotty on Tuesday and cleared way for top prospect Shea Langeliers to gain key experience down the stretch for the last-place team in the AL West.
Longoria, Cobb power San Francisco over MadBum, Diamondbacks, 6-1
Evan Longoria hit a two-run homer and Alex Cobb pitched six solid innings to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 6-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.
Rangers win 3rd straight, top A's after Woodward firing, 2-1
Marcus Semien homered, rookie Bubba Thompson had a tiebreaking RBI single and Texas won hours after manager Chris Woodward was fired, beating the Oakland 2-1 on Monday night.
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Frederick Woods, convicted in 1976 Chowchilla school bus kidnapping, to be paroled
The last of three men convicted of hijacking a school bus full of California children for an attempted $5 million ransom in 1976 in what a prosecutor called "the largest mass kidnapping in U.S. history" is being released by the state's parole board.
Residential burglar alarm leads to Santa Rosa bust for 5+ pounds of cocaine, firearms
A search for a burglary suspect after an alarm at a Santa Rosa residence was triggered Tuesday led police to arrest the homeowner when a large cache of cocaine, cash and firearms was found.
Britney Spears ex-husband facing felony charges in Napa County
Jason Alexander, the ex-husband of pop-star Britney Spears, was scheduled to make a court appearance in Napa County Wednesday after his arrest on grand theft and receiving of stolen property charges dating back to 2015.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
Man shot, killed at apartment complex near Contra Costa College
Police were investigating a fatal shooting at an apartment complex near Contra Costa College.
Technology
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Lamborghini revs up for Monterey Car week
Monterey Car week is back in full force this year, which means there will be no shortage of showstopping supercars to admire and potentially buy.
Elon Musk sells $7B in Tesla shares ahead of court battle with Twitter
Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter.
Police obtain Facebook DMs between Nebraska teen, mom facing charges for abortion
A Nebraska mother and her teenage daughter are facing criminal charges following the teen's abortion in April in a case where police obtained their Facebook messages about the abortion through a search warrant, according to published reports.
Ex-Twitter employee found guilty of spying for Saudi Arabia
A former Twitter employee has been convicted of failing to register as an agent for Saudi Arabia and other charges after accessing private data on users critical of the kingdom's government.
Online prices fall for the first time in two years
Drop in online prices, driven by discounts on electronics and apparel, raises hopes inflation may be turning the corner.
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2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Laguna Honda resident discharges paused, facility closure pushed back to November
San Francisco health officials on Monday announced that residents at Laguna Honda will have their Medicare/Medicaid payments extended another two months to Nov. 13, delaying additional transfers and discharges.
CDC tweaks monkeypox guidance over suspected human-to-dog transmission
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
Recall of coffee, milk, nutritional drinks made by Lyons Magnus expands
Lyons Magnus is recalling more than 80 types of drinks over possible contamination with bacteria that causes botulism.
Pfizer CEO tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
The top executive at Pfizer, a leading producer of COVID-19 vaccines, has tested positive for the virus and says he is experiencing very mild symptoms.
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Former Fresno Congressman T.J. Cox arrested on fraud, money laundering charges
A former U.S. congressman from central California was arrested Tuesday by federal agents on wire fraud, money laundering, and campaign contribution fraud charges stemming from "multiple fraud schemes," federal prosecutors said.
Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act, sealing major victory for domestic agenda
"Let me say from the start, with this law, the American people won and the special interests lost," Mr. Biden told the crowd assembled at the White House.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
Laguna Honda resident discharges paused, facility closure pushed back to November
San Francisco health officials on Monday announced that residents at Laguna Honda will have their Medicare/Medicaid payments extended another two months to Nov. 13, delaying additional transfers and discharges.
FBI, DHS warn of threats to law enforcement after Mar-a-Lago search
The FBI and DHS shared the internal intelligence memo with state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement officials nationwide late Friday night.
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Update: San Francisco receiving over 10,000 monkeypox vaccine doses
While many San Francisco residents have struggled to get the monkeypox vaccine this week. health officials shared good news early Friday evening.
San Lorenzo Library combats hateful incident with Pride initiative
A month after a group of men associated with a right-wing hate group disrupted a drag queen storytelling event, the San Lorenzo Library is responding with a show of community strength and support.
Transgender community, supporters protest Dave Chappelle show in Santa Rosa
Transgender people and their allies are enraged over a decision to book Dave Chappelle, for four shows beginning Tuesday night, at the Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa.
Santa Clara County expands eligibility of monkeypox vaccine; supplies still limited
As cases of monkeypox continue to rise in the Bay Area, health officials in Santa Clara County have expanded eligibility of the vaccine after receiving several hundred doses.
LGBTQ+ activists demand better response to monkeypox outbreak
The number of monkeypox cases is increasing in the Bay Area and nationwide prompting a call for action from members of the gay community.
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Britney Spears ex-husband facing felony charges in Napa County
Jason Alexander, the ex-husband of pop-star Britney Spears, was scheduled to make a court appearance in Napa County Wednesday after his arrest on grand theft and receiving of stolen property charges dating back to 2015.
Ezra Miller seeking treatment for "complex mental health issues"
"I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior," Miller said.
Puppeteers lovingly bring the Lion King alive one performance at a time
Every day, Jürgen Hooper, brings the character of Zazu to life in the North American touring stage production of Disney's The Lion King.
Funk legend George Clinton brings P-Funk farewell tour to the Bay Area
George Clinton and his Parliament-Funkadelic crew brings the funk maestro's ongoing farewell tour to the Bay Area for two shows this weekend.
'South Park' enjoys a silver anniversary of satire
Reaching the age of 25 is usually a sign of hitting adulthood, a signal to put away all childish things. Not for "South Park" and stars Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman.
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Identity Thieves Earn Cyber Cash, Stick Victims With Tax Bill
Imagine getting a bunch of tax documents telling you and the IRS about a large sum of money you made when, in fact, you never received a penny of it.
Ukrainians Seeking Shelter With Bay Area Families Face Closed Doors, Red Tape
Many in the Bay Area want their Ukrainian relatives to find safe haven here but the obstacles they're facing are formidable.
KPIX Special Report: San Francisco Tenderloin – A State of Emergency
The state of emergency that San Francisco Mayor London Breed declared for the Tenderloin last December has a lot of people talking but no one is paying closer attention than the people who live there.
Unreal Estate Is Booming; Metaverse Adds Value to Virtual Worlds
One of the hottest real estate markets is not in the Bay Area. In fact, it's not even in our world. It's at your fingertips in an alternate reality known as the metaverse.
Scientists Work to Unravel Mysteries of How Anxiety, PTSD Affect Brain
A group of Bay Area scientists have unraveled some surprising secrets about post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD which one day could lead to better therapies and treatments.
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Travel Talk: Airfare prices continue to drop
KPIX 5's Anne Makovec sits down with CBS News Senior Travel Adviser, Peter Greenberg, to discuss the latest in travel, including both domestic and international flight prices.
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Bay Area hot weather combines with poor air quality; thunderstorms bring more fire fears
The Bay Area was under an air quality advisory Wednesday, prompted by the smoke from the Six Rivers Lightning Complex fires combined with pollution. In addition, there was the possibility of lightning in the Bay Area.
Monkeypox update: WHO warning on pets; new rapid test; SF clinic closes;
Here are some of the latest headlines on the monkeypox outbreak.
Wednesday afternoon First Alert weather forecast with Paul Heggen
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San Jose woman's nonprofit gives foster youth path to academic success
Nationwide, about half of all foster kids drop out of high school and fewer than 3% make it through four years of college. A Bay Area woman is helping reverse that trend in the lives of hundreds of Bay Area young people every year.
Oakland man drives disaster preparedness message with educational program
He's unofficially known as a "go-to" person if you need to know anything about disaster preparedness at home.
South Bay man leads nonprofit to provide affordable healthcare to thousands
For more than 36 years, Reymundo Espinoza has led an effort to expand affordable health care for some of the poorest people living in the South Bay.
Peninsula woman receives national award for fighting childhood poverty globally
Peninsula resident Delfarib Fanaie won the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for service to local communities thanks to her efforts fighting childhood poverty.
Woman's nonprofit help provide space for fellow artists in SF Hunters Point
A San Francisco woman has helped keep alive a vibrant art community in the Hunters Point Shipyard neighborhood.
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Travel abroad helps Oakland student realize his own potential
Many of us dream big about life, jobs and travel. Robert Green is living those dreams and more.
Medical student yearning to give back to community that helped shape her
Giving back to others should be a priority for all of us. It is for Jennifer Juarez Yoc, who looks to faith and family as inspiration to serve others.
Leaning on past experiences, Oakland scholar leads the way for workers' rights
Sharit Cárdenas López spent their childhood watching their mother struggle to support a family on less than what many of us spend on luxuries every year.
Onetime scholar, Oakland native overcomes childhood trauma to thrive in business, politics
In 2019, the CDC reported that 60 percent of adults have experienced at least one incident of significant childhood trauma. Bianca Yarborough is one of those adults, but she's turning that pain into positive motivation for helping others.
Bay Area musician taking his Colombian musical roots to Hollywood
Alex Arango is using his musical talents to tell his personal story and honor his cultural heritage. So when you hear him play, it's hard to believe Arango couldn't read music when he joined his high school's band.